Bike to Work

Bike to Work Day is Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Join employees of Maricopa County, the City of Phoenix, and the State of Arizona at the 13th Annual Bike to Work Day. County and city elected officials will host a three-mile bike ride and light breakfast in downtown Phoenix with the goal of inspiring citizens to increase their fitness and decrease pollution. Everyone is welcome to join the ride regardless of their bike-riding experience and fitness level. Participants will need to bring their own bikes, or use the Social Bicycle app to find and rent a bike.

Participants may choose to ride with a large police-escorted group from Park Central Mall to CityScape on Wednesday morning, or to ride directly to CityScape. Park Central Mall is located at 3100 N. Central Ave. CityScape is located at 1 E. Washington St.

Everyone is invited to visit CityScape to hear speakers, cheer on the riders, and support the bicycle community. Community volunteers will be on hand to promote health, fitness, safety, bicycle commuting, clean air, and more! Come out and join us.

How do I get to Park Central?

By BICYCLE: Head North or South on N. 3rd Ave. between W. Thomas Rd. and W. Indian School Rd., then West on W. Catalina Dr. to the parking lot entrance. From the mall entrance, travel to the Northeast corner of the parking lot and meet in front of Jamba Juice, 3110 N. Central Ave.

By METRO Bus: Head North or South on Local Route Central Avenue (ZERO) to the Central Ave & Thomas Rd stop of the Local Route Thomas Rd (Route 29). Metro buses are equipped with bike racks.

By METRO Light Rail: Head North or South on N. Central Ave. to the Central Ave and Thomas Rd station. Light Rail cars are equipped with bike racks.

By CAR: Load your bicycle and head North or South on N. Central Ave., then West on W. Earll Dr. - free parking - return via METRO Light Rail North or bicycle North via N. 3rd Ave. to W. Catalina Dr.

Notes:

The bike racks located at the Bike to Work event in CityScape will be removed at the end of the event.

This is a "green" event so all bicyclists are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Water for refilling bottles will be available at Park Central and CityScape, no disposable bottles will be provided.

Ride directly to CityScape, using a local bicycle route or combine your bicycle trip with the METRO Bus or Light Rail.

Check-in at CityScape at 7:00 am

How do I get to CityScape?

CityScape is located at 50 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix, between W. Jefferson and W. Washington on N. Central Ave. This location is accessible by local bicycle routes, METRO Bus, and Light Rail. For information about the METRO, visit www.valleymetro.org. To get custom bicycle route directions, visit maps.google.com and click on the bicycle icon. Also, the Valley's regional bicycle map is located at geo.azmag.gov/maps/bikemap.

This is a "green" event so all bicyclists are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Water for refilling bottles will be available at Park Central and CityScape, no disposable bottles will be provided.

Notes:

The bike racks located at the Bike to Work event in CityScape will be removed at the end of the event.

This is a "green" event so all bicyclists are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Water for refilling bottles will be available at Park Central and CityScape, no disposable bottles will be provided.

Phoenix Bicycle Registry Program

The City of Phoenix Police Department will be onsite to assist you with registering your bicycle. The Phoenix Bicycle Registry Program was created to quickly allow officers to verify the owner of a bicycle and assist in recovering stolen bicycles. If you would like to register your bike, please bring a completed copy of the Phoenix Police Department Bicycle Registration Agreement & Affidavit [en Español] with you to expedite the registration process.

When an officer contacts a subject on a bicycle that is registered in the program and the rider is not the registered participant, officers will attempt to reach the registered participant utilizing the contact information provided during registration. If the officer is unable to make contact with the registered participant during the stop, the officer will impound the bicycle as possible stolen property and the registered participant can recover the bicycle from police custody.

What to do if you sell your bicycle?

When selling/trading a bicycle that is registered in the Phoenix Bicycle Registry program, it is important that both the buyer and seller sign a bill of sale. Then, they must notify the Phoenix Police Department that the bicycle has changed ownership legally. The Phoenix Police Department will remove the bicycle registry number from the database and make it inactive, or they will list the new bicycle owner’s information if they would like to be included in the program.

What to do if your bicycle is stolen/sticker is damaged?

If your bicycle was stolen in a city other than Phoenix, it is important to contact that local police department to report the theft. Even though your bicycle is registered, always file an official report with police so if an officer identifies the bicycle, he or she will knows it is stolen.

The stickers are tamper proof and designed not to come off. If your sticker becomes illegible or destroyed, contact your nearest precinct and they will work on getting you a new sticker.

How to register your bicycle?

Contact the nearest Phoenix Police Department precinct and ask to speak with an officer on the Community Programs Squad. You can set up a time to meet the officer at the precinct and register your bicycle or you can ask when and where the next bicycle registration event will be held.

Reasons to register

Thieves are less likely to steal a registered bike since its owner can easily be identified.

Registration also aids in the identification of the bike owner in case of a crash, as many bicyclists don’t carry identification, which is especially true of children.

Registering your bike increases the likelihood it will be returned to you if recovered.

Bicycle Safety

This community event promotes traffic safety and injury prevention. Although state law does not require bicycle riders to wear a helmet, it is highly encouraged. For additional information about bike safety, tips and resources, visit Valley Metro's bike page.

The City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, and the State of Arizona support Bike to Work Day as a healthy and fun transportation alternative and are encouraging their staff to participate in this event. There is a friendly competition for which entity has the highest number of registered participants.

Need a Bike?

Get a FREE 7 Day Pass from Grid Bike Share with promo code GRID2WORK2018. Download the Social Bicycles mobile app to sign up and to find a bike near you. Please note: This 7 day pass activates immediately after purchase. If you plan to use this for Bike to Work Day, it's recommended that you wait to purchase the week of the event.

GR:D Bikeshare supports bicycling in communities throughout the Valley.Visit gridbikes.com for details about how it works and the location of Grid Bike Stations and Stop and Shop racks.